brothers bond tour

“Our friendship’s true bond strengthened while drinking bourbon, both on and off-screen for over a decade. Brother’s Bond is a nod to our on-screen characters, our shared love for great bourbon, and a reflection of the brotherhood we have formed over the years.”

OUR BOURBON

The making of our bourbon was an unforgettable journey that has brought us here, to share with you..

Crafting an exceptional taste profile took time and patience. After the long process of blending and tasting an ample assortment of mash bills, we are proudly presenting to the world a bourbon that will captivate palates with its harmonious balance of complex flavors.

OUR PRODUCTS

Experience Our Whiskey

Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Orginal Cask Strength Straight Bourbon Whiskey

American Blended Rye Whiskey

Our Favorite Ways To Enjoy Brother's Bond Bourbon

These delicious recipes have been curated for every occasion. Each recipe brings out the unique flavors of our bourbon in different ways. Simple ingredients and easy to make. Best enjoyed with friends and loved ones.

Mystic Charmer

Brother’s Fashioned

Bourbon Sunset

Our goal is to help reverse climate change. To meet our goal, we will be giving back a portion of proceeds to support regenerative farming practices.

Share your great Brother’s Bond moments with us and tag #TimeToBond

BROTHER’S BOND DISTILLING CO. LLC

TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT

Effective: 10/08/2020

THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, REMEDIES, AND OBLIGATIONS REGARDING YOUR USE OF THE BROTHER’S BOND DISTILLING CO. LLC WEBSITE LOCATED AT https://brothersbondbourbon.com/

             The use of this website and services on this website provided by Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. LLC (“Company”) are subject to the following Terms & Conditions (“Agreement.”). This Agreement shall govern the use of all pages on this website (“Website”) and any services provided by or on this Website (“Services”).

• The parties to this Agreement shall be defined as follows:
• a) COMPANY: The Company, as the creator, operator, and publisher of the Website, makes the Website and certain Products on it available to users. Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. LLC, Company, us, we, our, ours and other first-person pronouns will refer to the Company, as well as all employees and affiliates of the Company.
• b) CLIENT: You, as the user of the Website, will be referred to throughout this Agreement with second-person pronouns such as you, your, yours, or as User or Client.
• c) PARTIES: Collectively, the parties to this Agreement (the Company and Client) will be referred to as Parties.
• ASSENT & ACCEPTANCE

By using the Website, you warrant that you have read and reviewed this Agreement and that you agree to be bound by it. If you do not agree to be bound by this Agreement, please leave the Website immediately. The Company only agrees to provide use of this Website to you if you assent to this Agreement.

• ACCESS TO THIS WEBSITE.

You must be twenty-one (21) years or older to use this Website . If you are under twenty-one (21) years of age, you are not permitted to access this Website for any reason. By using this Website (and, thus, agreeing to the Terms and Conditions) you warrant and represent that you are at least twenty-one (21) years of age. All content, offers and promotions on this Website are intended for legal use and may not be used or discussed in a manner that is illegal. As the consumer, it is your responsibility to know your local, state and federal laws regarding use. You agree that Company shall not be responsible for any liability arising from the alleged illegality of products offered to you via this website. Any governmental employee, agency, or agent must identify themselves to the operators of Company upon their entering the Website. The shipper reserves the right to request a scan of any customer’s photo ID for age verification before shipping any item.

• LICENSE TO USE WEBSITE.

The Company may provide you with certain information as a result of your use of the Website. Such information may include, but is not limited to, documentation, data, or information developed by the Company, and other materials which may assist in your use of the Website (“Company Materials”). Subject to this Agreement, the Company grants you a non-exclusive, limited, non-transferable and revocable license to use the Company Materials solely in connection with your use of the Website. The Company Materials may not be used for any other purpose, and this license terminates upon your cessation of use of the Website or Services or at the termination of this Agreement.

• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY.

You agree that the Website, all content on the Website (including all designs, texts, graphics, pictures, video, information, and their selection and arrangement), and all Services provided by the Company are the exclusive property of the Company, including all copyrights, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and other intellectual property (“Company IP”). You agree that the Company owns all right, title and interest in and to the Company IP and that you will not use the Company IP for any unlawful or infringing purpose. You agree not to reproduce or distribute the Company IP in any way, including electronically or via registration of any new trademarks, trade names, service marks or Uniform Resource Locators (URLs), without express written permission from the Company. You may not use, replicate, modify, copy, distribute, frame, reproduce, republish, download, display, post, transmit, or sell in any form or by any means, in whole or in part, any Company IP without our prior written consent, which may be withheld in our sole discretion. For so long as you are eligible to use the Website and you act in accordance with the terms of this Agreement: (i) You are granted a limited license to access and use the Website solely for your personal non-commercial use; and (ii) You are granted a limited license to access, use, download, or print a copy of any portion of the website content to which you have properly gained access solely for your personal non-commercial use. You must never download or republish any website content or Company IP on any Internet website and you must not incorporate any related information into any other database or compilation; and, any other use of the website content or Company IP is strictly prohibited. Such limited license is subject to all terms of this Agreement. Any use inconsistent with this Agreement shall result in termination of all licenses granted herein. In addition, the Company will take legal action in connection with any violation of this Agreement. Any use of the Website, Company IP, or any website content, other than as may be specifically authorized herein, without our prior written consent (which may be withheld in our sole discretion), is strictly prohibited. Such unauthorized use might also violate applicable laws, including copyright or trademark laws and communications statutes and regulations. This Agreement does not purport to transfer any license to any intellectual property right, whether by grant, estoppel, implication, or otherwise. At any time and from time to time, and without your consent, we may unilaterally revoke any license that we grant, in our sole discretion and without any notice or cause.

• USER OBLIGATIONS.

As a user of the Website or Services, you may be asked to register with us. When you do so, you will choose a user identifier, which may be your email address or another term, as well as a password. You may also provide personal information, including, but not limited to, your name. You are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and security of this information. You must not share your identifying user information with any third party, and if you discover that your identifying information has been compromised, you agree to notify us. Providing false or inaccurate information or using the Website or Services to further fraud or unlawful activity is grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement.

• ACCEPTABLE USE.

You agree not to use the Website for any unlawful purpose, or any purpose prohibited under this clause. You agree not to use the Website in any way that could damage the Website or general business of the Company.

• PRIVACY INFORMATION.

Our policies relating to the privacy of any information gathered or transmitted on our Website are included in our Privacy Policy, which is fully incorporated herein by reference. By continuing to use the Website, you agree to be bound by our Privacy Policy and all future amendments, modifications, and changes thereto.

• ASSUMPTION OF RISK.

You acknowledge and agree that any information posted on our Website is not intended to be legal advice or medical advice, and no fiduciary relationship has been created between you and the Company. The Company does not assume responsibility or liability for any advice or other information given on the Website.

• SALE OF GOODS/SERVICES.

The Company may allow third parties to offer goods or services on the Website. The Company undertakes to be as accurate as possible with all information regarding the goods and services, including product descriptions and images. However, the Company does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of any product information, and you acknowledge and agree that you purchase such products at your own risk.

• REVERSE ENGINEERING & SECURITY.

You agree not to undertake any of the following actions:

• a) Reverse engineer, or attempt to reverse engineer or disassemble any code or software from or on the Website;
• b) Violate the security of the Website through any unauthorized access, circumvention of encryption or other security tools, data mining or interference to any host, user or network.

The Company does not accept responsibility for the security of your account or content. You agree that your use of the Website is at your own risk.

You agree to defend and indemnify the Company and any of its affiliates (if applicable) and hold us harmless against any and all legal claims and demands, including reasonable attorney’s fees, which may arise from or relate to your use or misuse of the Website, your breach of this Agreement, or your conduct or actions. You agree that the Company shall be able to select its own legal counsel and may participate in its own defense, if the Company wishes.

• SPAM POLICY.

You are strictly prohibited from using the Website for illegal spam activities, including gathering email addresses and personal information from others or sending any mass commercial emails.

• THIRD-PARTY LINKS & CONTENT.

The Website may provide links to other websites that are not within our control and have different privacy provisions. You agree that the Company is not responsible or liable for any loss or damage caused as a result of your use of any third-party services that may be linked from our Website now or in the future. The Company provides third-party links as a convenience only and does not sponsor or endorse any of these sites or their contents. Company is not responsible for the content of and does not make any representations or warranties regarding the content or materials on, such linked third-party websites. If you decide to access or rely on information at a linked third-party website, you do so at your own risk. The Company is not responsible for the collection, use, or disclosure of information collected through those websites, and the Company expressly disclaims any and all liability related to such collection, use, or disclosure. The Company does not expressly endorse the content on the linked website and may provide the links only as a convenience to our viewers. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of the websites reached through the links from our Website.

• MODIFICATION & VARIATION.

The Company may, from time to time and at any time without notice to you, modify this Agreement. You agree that the Company has the right to modify this Agreement or revise anything contained herein. You further agree that all modifications to this Agreement are in full force and effect immediately upon posting on the Website and that modifications or variations will replace any prior version of this Agreement, unless prior versions are specifically referred to or incorporated into the latest modification or variation of this Agreement.

• a) To the extent any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held ineffective or invalid by any court of law, you agree that the prior, effective version of this Agreement shall be considered enforceable and valid to the fullest extent.
• b) You agree to routinely monitor this Agreement and refer to the Effective Date posted at the top of this Agreement to note modifications or variations. You further agree to clear your cache when doing so to avoid accessing a prior version of this Agreement. You agree that your continued use of the Website after any modifications to this Agreement is a manifestation of your continued assent to this Agreement.
• c) In the event that you fail to monitor any modifications to or variations of this Agreement, you agree that such failure shall be considered an affirmative waiver of your right to review the modified Agreement.
• ENTIRE AGREEMENT.

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties with respect to any and all use of this Website. This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior or contemporaneous agreements or understandings, written or oral, regarding the use of this Website.

• SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS.

The Company may need to interrupt your access to the Website to perform maintenance or emergency services on a scheduled or unscheduled basis. You agree that your access to the Website may be affected by unanticipated or unscheduled downtime, for any reason, but that the Company shall have no liability for any damage or loss caused as a result of such downtime.

• TERM, TERMINATION & SUSPENSION.

The Company may terminate this Agreement with you at any time for any reason, with or without cause. The Company specifically reserves the right to terminate this Agreement if you violate any of the terms outlined herein, including, but not limited to, violating the intellectual property rights of the Company or a third party, failing to comply with applicable laws or other legal obligations, and/or publishing or distributing illegal material. If you have registered for an account with us, you may also terminate this Agreement at any time by contacting us and requesting termination. At the termination of this Agreement, any provisions that would be expected to survive termination by their nature shall remain in full force and effect.

YOU DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, BROTHER’S BOND DISTILLING CO. LLC AND ITS RELATED PARTIES DISCLAIM ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, TITLE, COMPATIBILITY, SECURITY, ACCURACY, NONINFRINGEMENT, AND USEFULNESS, WITH RESPECT TO ANY SERVICE, THE WEBSITE, ANY WEBSITE CONTENT, OR ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE WEBSITE (COLLECTIVELY, “WORKS”). THE WORKS ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE.” YOU RELY ON THE WORKS SOLELY AT YOUR OWN RISK. WE DO NOT REPRESENT OR WARRANT THAT ANY WORKS WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. THERE COULD BE DELAYS, OMISSIONS, INTERRUPTIONS, OR INACCURACIES IN THE INFORMATION OR OTHER MATERIALS THAT ARE AVAILABLE ON OR THROUGH THE WORKS. YOU ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK OF LOSS, INCLUDING LOSS OF DATA, RESULTING FROM YOUR DOWNLOADING OR USE OF THE WORKS. ALTHOUGH WE MAY TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO PREVENT THE INTRODUCTION OF VIRUSES AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE MATERIALS TO OR THROUGH THE WORKS, WE DO NOT GUARANTEE, REPRESENT, OR WARRANT THAT THE WORKS OR MATERIALS THAT MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE WORKS ARE FREE OF SUCH DESTRUCTIVE FEATURES. WE ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR HARM ATTRIBUTABLE TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING.

• LIMITATION ON LIABILITY.

YOU DO HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT BROTHER’S BOND DISTILLING CO. LLC AND ITS RELATED PARTIES ARE NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INJURY, LIABILITY, CLAIM, LOSS, DAMAGE, EXPENSE, COST (INCLUDING ATTORNEYS FEES INCURRED AT TRIAL, ON APPEAL, OR OTHERWISE), DEBT, FINE, CHARGE, OR LIEN, WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT, INCLUDING CONSEQUENTIAL, EXEMPLARY, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, LOST PROFITS, OR OTHERWISE, THAT ARISES OUT OF OR RELATES TO (A) THIS AGREEMENT, (B) YOUR USE OR INABILITY TO ACCESS THE WEBSITE, (C) INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE, (D) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSION OR DATA. YOU DO HEREBY WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING, WHETHER BASED IN BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTORY, OR OTHER GROUNDS, EVEN IF WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY FOR ANY AND ALL CONTRACT, WARRANTY, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STATUTORY, OR OTHER CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO (I) THIS AGREEMENT, (II) YOUR USE OF THE WEBSITE, OR (III) INABILITY TO USE THE SERVICE (IV) ANY UNAUTHORIZED ACCESS OR ALTERATION OF YOUR TRANSMISSION OR DATA IS LIMITED TO THE SUM OF TEN DOLLARS ($10.00). SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR LIMITED LIABILITY OR EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; AND, IF ANY OF THOSE LAWS APPLY TO YOU, THEN SOME OR ALL OF THE ABOVE DISCLAIMERS, EXCLUSIONS, OR LIMITATIONS MIGHT NOT APPLY TO YOU, AND YOU MIGHT HAVE ADDITIONAL RIGHTS.

• GENERAL PROVISIONS:
• a) LANGUAGE: All communications made or notices given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in the English language.
• b) JURISDICTION, VENUE & CHOICE OF LAW: Through your use of the Website, you agree that the laws of the State of California shall govern any matter or dispute relating to or arising out of this Agreement, as well as any dispute of any kind that may arise between you and the Company, with the exception of its conflict of law provisions. In case any litigation specifically permitted under this Agreement is initiated, the Parties agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the state and federal courts in Los Angeles, CA. The Parties agree that this choice of law, venue, and jurisdiction provision is not permissive, but rather mandatory in nature. You hereby waive the right to any objection of venue, including assertion of the doctrine of forum non conveniens or similar doctrine.
• c) ARBITRATION: In case of a dispute between the Parties relating to or arising out of this Agreement, the Parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute personally and in good faith. If these personal resolution attempts fail, the Parties shall then submit the dispute to binding arbitration. The arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator, and such arbitrator shall have no authority to add Parties, vary the provisions of this Agreement, award punitive damages, or certify a class. The arbitrator shall be bound by applicable and governing Federal law as well as the law of the following state: California Each Party shall pay their own costs and fees. Claims necessitating arbitration under this section include, but are not limited to: contract claims, tort claims, claims based on Federal and state law, and claims based on local laws, ordinances, statutes or regulations.  Intellectual property claims by the Company will not be subject to arbitration and may, as an exception to this sub-part, be litigated.  The Parties, in agreement with this sub-part of this Agreement, waive any rights they may have to a jury trial in regard to arbitral claims.
• d) ASSIGNMENT: This Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, may not be assigned, sold, leased or otherwise transferred in whole or part by you. Should this Agreement, or the rights granted hereunder, be assigned, sold, leased or otherwise transferred by the Company, the rights and liabilities of the Company will bind and inure to any assignees, administrators, successors, and executors.
• e) SEVERABILITY: If any part or sub-part of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable by a court of law or competent arbitrator, the remaining parts and sub-parts will be enforced to the maximum extent possible. In such condition, the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force.
• f) NO WAIVER: In the event that we fail to enforce any provision of this Agreement, this shall not constitute a waiver of any future enforcement of that provision or of any other provision. Waiver of any part or sub-part of this Agreement will not constitute a waiver of any other part or sub-part.
• g) HEADINGS FOR CONVENIENCE ONLY: Headings of parts and subparts under this Agreement are for convenience and organization, only. Headings shall not affect the meaning of any provisions of this Agreement.
• h) NO AGENCY, PARTNERSHIP OR JOINT VENTURE: No agency, partnership, or joint venture has been created between the Parties as a result of this Agreement. No Party has any authority to bind the other to third parties.
• i) FORCE MAJEURE: The Company is not liable for any failure to perform due to causes beyond its reasonable control including, but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil authorities, acts of military authorities, riots, embargoes, pandemics and epidemics, acts of nature and natural disasters, and other acts which may be due to unforeseen circumstances.
• j) ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PERMITTED: We will communicate with you by email or by posting notices on the Website. You agree that all agreements, notices, disclosures, and other communications that we provide to you electronically or post on the Website satisfy any legal requirement, if any, that such communications be in writing.
• YOUR CONSENT

By using our Site, you consent to our Terms of Service.

Questions? Please Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at  [email protected] .

Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. LLC

Privacy Policy

Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. LLC (the Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. or “We”) recognizes the importance of your privacy and We are committed to protecting the information We collect from you. The following privacy policy (the “Privacy Policy”) governs your use of the Brother’s Bond Distilling Co.’s website, which includes without limitations, the home page and all other pages under the same top level domain name, and all content thereon (the “website” or the “Site”) as provided by Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. We may change the Privacy Policy from time to time and at any time without notice to you by posting such changes on the Site. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy, which are also incorporated by reference into the Terms and Conditions for use of the Site which can be accessed as the following link https://brothersbondbourbon.com/ to which you must agree to in order to use the Site. We know that you care how information about you is used and shared, and We appreciate your trust that We will do so carefully and sensibly. By visiting the Brother’s Bond Distilling Co.’s Site, you are accepting the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

What Information Do We Collect?

We collect information from you when you visit the Site, whether through the Site or via alternative means, including but not limited to completion of Brother’s Bond Distilling Co.’s documents and forms. In this section, We describe what types of personal data We collect, the ways We collect it, and how We use it. While We have tried to be complete, this list is not necessarily exhaustive, given that these activities can vary from time to time. When We collect information, We will tell you at the point of collection what information is required and what information is optional. We collect personal information both directly from the information you provide us with as well as automatically as you navigate through the Site. Information collected automatically may include usage details, IP addresses, and information collected through cookies. We also collect information about gift recipients so that We can fulfill the gift purchase. The information We collect about gift recipients is not used for marketing purposes. This collection of information includes any information that can personally identify you. This information may include details such as your name, age, gender, email address, mailing address, phone number, credit card information, and you Internet Protocol (“IP”) address.

Information You Provide to Us

Examples of information that you provide us with include information collected from filling in forms on our Site, when subscribing to promotional communications, when reporting a problem with our Site, when responding to a survey, and records and copies of correspondence, including email addresses, if you make contact with us. The types of personal data typically collected by us may include the following, depending on your activities:

• Contact information and Geographic Location,  including name, title, street address (home, work, billing, shipping), postal code, country, telephone numbers (home, work, cell, etc.), email address (home, work), operating system, browser type, company name and other similar information, and your geographic location.
• Personal/demographic information,  including birthday/age/age group, gender, birth date, salary range, occupation, level of education, contest- or promotion-specific information.
• Authentication information,  including user IDs, log-in names, passwords, password reminders, etc. (in addition to other personal data such as contact information, birth date and the like).
• Transactional and financial information,  including payment information for purchases made through the Site and debit/credit card information.
• Preferences, views and comments,  including communication preferences, feedback in response to surveys, etc.
• Participation information,  including event attendance, sweepstakes/contest entries (including all information submitted on an entry), registrations, information relating to use of online communities and all other user submissions and content you provide.

Information Automatically Collected Through Data Collection Technologies

As is the case with many websites, our Site may use cookies and other automated information collection means. Cookies are small files that a site or its service provider transfers to your computer hard drive through your web browser, if you allow, that enables the Site or service provider’s systems to recognize your browser and capture and remember certain information. Cookies also help us upgrade our Site by showing when and how users use our Site. You can set your browser to notify you when a cookie is sent or refuse cookies altogether, but certain features of our Site might not work without cookies. Where We use cookies or other similar technologies, We will seek your prior consent where required to do so by law. Where We use your email or other digital means to communicate marketing information to you, We will seek your prior consent where required to do so by law.

We may contract with third-party service providers to assist in better understanding Site visitors. These service providers are not permitted to use the information collected except to help Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. conduct and improve our business. You may disallow receiving cookies at any time through your web browser. Although you may still use the Site if you reject cookies, some functionality, such as the shopping cart, may be limited. 

Our Site may also use IP addresses for the same purposes identified above, as well as to analyze trends, administer our Site, track users’ movements and online activity and gather broad demographic information for aggregate use.

We may use web beacons (also known as Internet tags or clear GIFs) on our Site to access and set cookies and otherwise help us to better understand how users are moving through our Site. Information provided by the web beacon includes the computer’s IP address, the type of browser being used, traffic data, location data, information about your computer and internet connection, and the time that the web beacon was viewed. We may also use web beacons in emails and newsletters so that We know when such communications have been opened and to otherwise help us tailor our communications to individual users. The information We collect automatically is statistical data and may contain personal information. It helps us to improve our Site and to deliver a better and more personalized service, by enabling us to:

• Estimate our audience size and usage patterns
• Store information about your preferences
• Speed up your searches

Information Collected from Business Partners

We may collect personal data related to employees, directors, authorized signatories and other individuals associated with our existing or prospective business partners (collectively “Business Partners”). Information may be collected from Business Partners directly, from a company that employs Business Partners, from our affiliates, during networking events that We have either hosted, or sponsored, or attended; and/or from publicly available sources. We may collect personal data relating to our Business Partners’ employees, officers, authorized signatories, or other associated individuals. Information collected includes but is not limited to names, business addresses, business email addresses, business telephone numbers, business fax numbers, job title or role, business bank account details, date of birth, language of communication, date of first contact, and/or categorization as a business partner.

Information Collected at Our Premises or Our Events

We may obtain your personal data from you directly and from our systems’ records such as your name, business contact details, organization, photo, image, date and time of visit.

Information is Used in the Following Ways:

• To personalize your experience: Your information helps Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. to better respond to your individual needs and helps us to better understand the market in which We operate;
• To improve the Site: We continually strive to improve the Site offerings based on the information and feedback We receive from you;
• To improve customer service: Your information helps Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. to more effectively respond to your requests and support needs;
• To administer a contest, promotion, survey or other Site feature, to promote our goods and services, and to inform you of upcoming events;
• To send periodic emails: The email address you provide for order processing may be used to send you information and updates;
• To ensure security: Collection of your information helps to manage security, risk, and fraud prevention.

Who Do We Share Your Information With?

Information about our members, registrants, sponsors and exhibitors (collectively “Users”) is an important part of our business, and We are not in the business of selling it to others. We share customer information only as described below and with such entities that either are subject to this Privacy Policy or follow practices at least as protective as those described in this Privacy Policy. Data We collect may also be processed by staff operating outside the European Economic Area (the “EEA”) who work with us or for us, or for one of our affiliated companies, suppliers or service providers.

• Third-Party Service Providers : We employ other companies and individuals to perform functions on our behalf. Examples include agencies providing marketing assistance, providing conference administration assistance, processing credit card payments, and providing User service. They have access to personal information needed to perform their functions but may not use it for other purposes.
• Affiliated Businesses : We work closely with affiliated businesses, namely the companies sponsor or exhibit on the Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. Site or at conferences. These businesses may be provided your name, address, email address, and phone number to send you promotional offerings. We cannot control and nor are We liable for contact attempts from these companies to you. Our affiliated businesses will process your data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 and any implementing legislation (the “GDPR”) and other relevant data protection laws.
• Promotional Offers : Sometimes We send offers to users on behalf of other businesses. If you do not want to receive such offers, please let us know by contacting us at [ INSERT ].
• Release : We release account and other personal information when We believe release is appropriate to comply with the law; enforce or apply our Terms & Conditions and other agreements; or protect the rights, property, or safety of Brother’s Bond Distilling Co., our Users, or others. This includes exchanging information with other companies and organizations for fraud protection and credit risk reduction. Obviously, this does not include selling, renting, sharing, or otherwise disclosing personally identifiable information from users for commercial purposes in violation of the commitments set forth in this Privacy Policy.

Transfers Outside the European Economic Area

If and when transferring your personal data outside the EEA (which consists of EU member states and Iceland, Lichtenstein and Norway), We will only do so using one of the following safeguards:

• the transfer is to a non-EEA country which has an adequacy decision by the EU Commission;
• the transfer is covered by a contractual agreement, which covers the GDPR requirements relating to transfers to countries outside the EEA;
• the transfer is to an organization which has Binding Corporate Rules approved by an EU data protection authority; or
• the transfer is to an organization in the US that is EU-US Privacy Shield certified.

You may request a copy of any relevant document in relation to transfers of your personal data outside the EEA by contacting us at [ INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION ].

Your Rights

You are entitled to obtain information from us on how We handle your personal data, to see copies of all personal data held by us and to request that your personal data is amended, corrected or deleted from our systems. You can also limit, restrict or object to the processing of your data. We do not carry out any decision-making based solely on automated processing, including profiling. If you gave us your consent to use your data, e.g. so that We can send you marketing emails, you can withdraw your consent at any time. Please note that even if you withdraw your consent, We can still rely on the consent you gave as the lawful basis for processing your personal data before you withdrew your consent. You can object to our use of your personal data. If you would like to exercise any of your above rights, contact at [INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION ].

How Do We Protect Your Information?

The security of your personal identifying information (such as your credit card number) is important to Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. Therefore, We implement a variety of appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect personal data from loss, misuse, unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. All supplied sensitive/credit information is transmitted via Secure Socket Layer (“SSL”) [ OR INSERT OTHER APPLICABLE TECHNOLOGY ] technology and then encrypted into the payment gateway provider’s database only to be accessible by authorized individuals.  After a transaction, your private information (credit card number, etc.) will not be stored on Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. servers. Please keep in mind, however, there is no such thing as perfect security, and no Internet transmission is ever completely secure or error-free. Moreover, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any username and password you use, if applicable.

Do We Disclose Any Information to Outside Parties?

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer to outside parties your personal identifying information. This does not include trusted third parties, including third party marketing companies and payment processing companies who assist in operating the Site, conducting business, or servicing you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential . However, non-personal identifying visitor information may be provided to other parties for marketing, advertising, or other uses.

Your Consent

By using this Site, you consent to this Privacy Policy and our Terms and Conditions incorporated herein by reference.

Our website is designed to appeal to adults only. We do not knowingly solicit any information from children or people under the legal drinking age, nor do We knowingly market or otherwise target our websites or our products or services to children or people under the legal drinking age. If We become aware that a visitor to our websites is a child or under the legal drinking age in the country or other territory in which he or she is located at the relevant time and has registered without verifiable parental consent, We will remove his or her personal information from our files.

Retention Period

We will keep and process your personal data only for as long as is necessary for the purposes for which it was collected in connection with your relationship with us, unless We have a legal right or obligation to retain the data for a longer period, or the data is necessary for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims.

Information About Us

In the present Privacy Policy, “We” or “us” means Brother’s Bond Distilling Co., incorporated in [ INSERT APPLICABLE PLACES OF INCORPORATION ]. Our registered office and principal place of business is located at [ INSERT ADDRESS ]. If you have any concerns about material which appears on our website or if you need to communicate with us, please contact us at [ INSERT CONTACT INFORMATION ]. For the purpose of the GDPR, We will be the data controller responsible for any personal information about you.

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Brother’s Bond Bourbon Signing Tour 2024: Unforgettable Bonding Experience

Brother’s Bond Bourbon is hosting a signing tour in 2024, providing fans the opportunity to meet and greet the creators of this award-winning bourbon, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley. This highly anticipated event will take place in various locations across the United States, allowing bourbon enthusiasts and fans of the actors to experience the magic behind Brother’s Bond firsthand.

Attendees will have the exclusive chance to interact with Ian and Paul, learn about the craftsmanship and story behind the brand, and have their bottles signed by the founders themselves. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with Brother’s Bond Bourbon and the talented individuals behind it.

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Overview Of Brother’s Bond Bourbon Signing Tour 2024

Overview of Brother’s Bond Bourbon Signing Tour 2024

Brother’s Bond Bourbon is embarking on an exciting signing tour in 2024, bringing their renowned bourbon to fans across the country. This tour serves multiple purposes, including connecting with their dedicated supporters, promoting their award-winning whiskey, and creating memorable experiences for bourbon enthusiasts. The tour will cover various locations, allowing fans from different regions to have the opportunity to meet the creators and get their bottles signed. Additionally, the tour will have several highlights such as exclusive tastings, meet and greets, and special promotions. Excitement is building as fans eagerly anticipate the chance to engage with the Brother’s Bond Bourbon team and discover the exceptional flavors of their signature whiskies. Stay tuned for tour dates and locations, as well as announcements about how you can be a part of this memorable experience.

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Brother’s Bond Bourbon: A Successful Venture

Brother’s Bond Bourbon, a distilling venture by Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley, has achieved great success since its launch. With its smooth and flavorful whiskey, the brand has gained both awards and recognition in the industry. The bourbon has been highly praised for its unique taste, winning several prestigious awards. It has also gained a strong following among bourbon enthusiasts.

In terms of financial success, Brother’s Bond Bourbon has proven to be a lucrative venture. The company has consistently seen impressive sales figures, indicating a strong market demand for their product. Additionally, the valuation of the Brother’s Bond Bourbon Company has been steadily increasing, further highlighting its growing importance in the spirits industry.

Experience The Brother’s Bond Bourbon Tour

Experience the Brother’s Bond Bourbon Tour in 2024. Get ready to meet and greet Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley , the co-creators of Brother’s Bond Bourbon.

Indulge in bourbon tasting and pairing events that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic cocktails to innovative creations, you’ll have the chance to savor the rich flavors of Brother’s Bond Bourbon.

Don’t miss out on the exclusive bottle signings and events where you can get your hands on limited edition bottles of Brother’s Bond Bourbon.

Frequently Asked Questions Of Brother’s Bond Bourbon Signing Tour 2024

Is brother’s bond bourbon successful.

Brother’s Bond bourbon has been successful, receiving awards for its rye and cask. It is worth trying.

How Expensive Is Brothers Bond Bourbon?

Brothers Bond bourbon’s price varies. To purchase, please visit sipwhiskey. com for the current cost.

How Much Is Brother’s Bond Bourbon Company Worth?

Brother’s Bond bourbon Company’s worth is not available.

What States Is Brother’s Bond Bourbon Sold?

Brother’s Bond bourbon is sold in select states across the United States, including California and Texas.

Join us on an incredible journey with Brother’s Bond Bourbon as we embark on our 2024 Signing Tour. This event promises to be a memorable experience, filled with great company, exceptional bourbon, and the opportunity to meet the minds behind Brother’s Bond.

Savor the flavor of our award-winning bourbon and immerse yourself in the passion and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle. Don’t miss out on this remarkable opportunity to bond over bourbon. Cheers to Brother’s Bond!

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'Vampire Diaries' stars host Bourbon and Beyond event, serve never-before-tried bourbon

Concertgoers at Bourbon and Beyond had a tasting with an unusual ... bite ... on Thursday.

Stars from hit TV show “Vampire Diaries” took the Team Kentucky Bourbon Stage to share with fans and bourbon lovers just how their careers went from blood-sucking to spirit sipping.

Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley — better known as their characters the Salvatore brothers — launched their own bourbon brand, Brother's Bond , in May 2021. The duo has been drinking bourbon both on and off screen for more than a decade, and their hand-selected bourbon nods to their on-screen characters and shared love for the spirit.

And they were candid among a genuinely adoring (and sometimes even squealing) crowd of a few hundred people during the tasting on the first day of the festival.

Yes, they are celebrities, even though the two actors choked on the word a bit when they said it.

Yes, Brother’s Bond is a brand.

But this isn’t just "a random celebrity brand," Somerhalder explained to the crowd. "This is our passion." 

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The two friends blended the bourbon at their homes. They worked for years to hone flavor that was both approachable to the young bourbon drinker and complex enough to impress a true aficionado. The television stars intimately invested in every detail of the company, even personally flying to Portugal to pick up the corks for their products.

"Even the dry goods keep me up at night, freaking out," Somerhalder said.

They're more than just two guys who once played vampires on TV. They're complete whiskey nerds, with an impeccable eye for quality.

The first bourbon they poured during the tasting was Brother's Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which clocked in at 80 proof, and had notes of banana bread and rich honey. The second spirit they served was Brother's Bond Original Cask Strength Bourbon, which had a nutty, caramel, and vanilla taste to it. Bourbon and Beyond was the first time anyone in Kentucky had tasted this bourbon, with its big, almost zesty body and strong 115.8 proof.

They refused to give up on their recipe until it reached a complexity and approachability they were proud to serve to guests in their own homes.

"Really this is about bonding with people," Wesley told the crowd. They want their bourbons to bring people together.

They understand that bourbon is an intimidating industry to break into, and they're humbled to have as much success with it as they have up to this point.

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Somerhalder beamed with pure admiration when he told the crowd he'd just done a bourbon tasting with industry legend Wes Henderson .

Then, with clear joy and humility, he eagerly invited everyone in the crowd to the Brother's Bond booth to discuss and try their bourbon.

"We’re just so lucky to be doing this," Somerhalder said.

Features columnist Maggie Menderski writes about what makes Louisville, Southern Indiana and Kentucky unique, wonderful, and occasionally, a little weird. If you've got something in your family, your town or even your closet that fits that description — she wants to hear from you. Say hello at [email protected] or 502-582-4053. Follow along on Instagram and Twitter @MaggieMenderski. 

Bourbon & Beyond 2022 Music Festival

WHAT : The four-day festival includes 50 plus bands on three stages, alongside hands-on bourbon workshops and tastings and culinary programming with celebrity chefs.

WHERE : Highlands Festival Grounds, 937 Phillips Lane

WHEN : now through Sept. 18

MORE INFORMATION:   bourbonandbeyond.com

The Spirits Business

The big interview: ian somerhalder and paul wesley, brother’s bond bourbon.

Actors Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder met when they starred in The Vampire Diaries and soon discovered their mutual love of Bourbon, which they have transformed into Brother’s Bond. We spoke to the duo to learn about their plans for the brand.

*This feature was originally published in the November 2021 issue of The Spirits Business magazine.

When The Vampire Diaries first aired in 2009 on The CW channel, it kick‐started a decade‐long bond between the supernatural drama’s leading actors, Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, who played Bourbon‐loving vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore.

But the friendship blossomed beyond the show, leading the pair to launch a Bourbon brand in 2020, aptly called Brother’s Bond. It was named after their former roles on the show, as well as their shared love of Bourbon and the ‘brotherhood’ they developed over the years they starred together.

“Ultimately, Ian and I bonded on screen, the two characters we played drank Bourbon on screen and we drank Bourbon off screen,” Wesley explains over Zoom, joined by Somerhalder, from their homes in Los Angeles. “That was our ritual in Atlanta [where the show was filmed] for almost a decade. After the show finished it continued to be our ritual; it was the obvious choice. I only drink Bourbon, I don’t drink Tequila or gin or anything. So I can’t imagine doing anything else.

“It was a conversation that began in Atlanta a decade ago and we were like ‘man, we should be doing something like this’. Frankly speaking, we were so busy. We were shooting 22 episodes, sometimes more, a year – nine and a half months out of a year.”

Plans for the future

In 2017, as The Vampire Diaries came to an end after eight seasons and 171 episodes, the two started formulating their plans for the future. “When we were getting to the tail end of the show, at six or seven seasons, we knew we needed to plan our routes of where we were going and what we were going to do,” explains Somerhalder. “My wife [actor Nikki Reed] and I knew we were going to have a baby at some point soon. Paul and I talked and figured out structurally how we were going to plan this out.

“Then the time came. Bourbon requires a tremendous amount of patience; it takes four years to get one bottle of our Bourbon, it’s quite complicated. The level of patience and efficiency of our team who brought our vision to life, it’s nothing short of a miracle. This is just the beginning.”

The process of the Bourbon took more than a year of blending, morning and night, adds Somerhalder. “I’m not trying to sound like a lunatic alcoholic who can’t control himself, but we are obsessed with this Bourbon,” he says. “What we were looking for was approachability, complexity and nuance to carry it to a Bourbon drinker.”

The resulting flagship product is a four-grain, high‐rye Bourbon comprising 65% corn, 22% rye and a percentage of wheat and barley that has not been disclosed. It is aged for a minimum of four years in virgin American oak barrels.

“Ian and I have the exact same taste,” says Wesley. “I’m not gonna spend my time pushing a product that I don’t like, that I don’t wanna drink myself. When we present it to friends and family, they see that I’m sincere about it. It makes my job so much easier.”

The Bourbon business is new territory for the actors, but they are keen to bring their story to life through the brand. Wesley says: “I’m still learning the ropes. I consider myself to have an entrepreneurial mind, but I’ve never embarked on anything like this. Everything I’ve done is in the entertainment industry, whether it’s producing, acting or directing. It’s been an educational experience to say the least.”

Branching out into Bourbon with Somerhalder has also helped Wesley to balance it with his entertainment career.

“What I do in the public, in entertainment, will feed into the story of the Bourbon. They’re not in direct competition; it’s about learning how to balance the two. I’ve done two projects since launching the Bourbon; it was tough but thankfully Ian was around. When Ian does something I cover for him. That’s what’s great about having a partner in the industry.”

Somerhalder is candid in his response: “Honestly, I don’t even have an acting career anymore; there’s so much focus on this company and raising my child. I don’t know when I’ll be on screen again. There’s one show I want to do that I will produce and direct, write and star in. Honestly, I think that’s probably it. One more show.”

The pair are keen to expand the range with several line extensions. The company will roll out a cask strength bottling as its first line extension, as well as a bottled‐in‐bond Bourbon, and there are plans for a straight rye. “We have an eight‐year programme that is going to knock people’s socks off,” Somerhalder teases. “It’s a four‐year rollout. That’s all I can say right now. You’ve gotta think about eight years in a barrel for every year that Paul and I were on the air together; it’s a very special number.”

The duo have big plans to build the brand for decades to come, including eventually opening a Brother’s Bond distillery in Kentucky. “We want this company to be not only meaningful for us, but a legacy brand, a 50‐generation brand,” says Somerhalder. “We have that ability; we’re setting the foundations for that right now. I just got back from Kentucky and saw some unbelievable properties there; we want to build a brand home.

“Kentucky was always a north star for me. I was a poor kid in Louisiana, and I grew up on the racetrack, I always read the magazines and saw the videos of those big green rolling hills and all the beautiful horses, the Bourbon culture. It was such a part of my culture growing up. I always wanted to be in Kentucky, and now being in Kentucky and driving around and looking at properties for where we’re going to make our own home and distillery is just mind‐blowing.”

The ethos of the brand also goes beyond the actors’ connection, seeking to bring drinkers together to enjoy Bourbon. Wesley says: “It’s been a very divisive time in the world, a very stressful time, so when we created Brother’s Bond it was about our bond and friendship and sense of connection with one another, but that extends beyond ourselves to creating a community. It’s not about drinking it by yourself.”

Currently, the Bourbon is produced in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, by third‐party producer MGP . Wesley explains: “We’re building this company at a very rapid pace; we’re shipping a lot of bottles. Ultimately, we need a company like MGP to help us scale this at a level we want. And we’re very grateful that they have the capacity to be able to support us in that way.”

The brand achieved the ‘most successful pre‐sale launch’ in the history of US platform Reserve Bar, on which it secured the speediest sales in a 24‐hour period, following pre‐sales in autumn 2020 and January 2021.

Fastest-selling

According to the brand, there are early indications that it could become the fastest‐selling super‐premium Bourbon in the US . In the first 60 days of its launch, more than 40,000 cases were shipped. Somerhalder says 5,000 bottles of the 10,000 total sold out in under four hours, while the remaining half was gone after 16.

Wesley adds the intention was to pre‐launch it so that people could give it as gifts: “That was pretty wild. We didn’t think we were gonna sell that many bottles in the first 24 hours.” And Somerhalder says: “They were ordering the Bourbon in November when they knew they weren’t getting it until February or March the next year.”

The brand then did another pre‐sale in January with 24,000 bottles. “Within the first 15 minutes, 5,000 bottles were gone and then in the first 40 minutes, 15,000 were gone,” Somerhalder explains. “It was really amazing, we had to cut it off at 24,000 bottles; we didn’t have any more. After we had shut it down, customers kept trying to buy multiples, which was amazing to see. Once we can get this into the market, I think people will be excited, and it will be a lot easier in larger quantities. We sold a million dollars’ worth of Bourbon in 24 hours.”

Through US distributor Republic National Distributing Company, the Bourbon is available for sale online, in national and regional chains, and independent stores in 27 US states including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.

The brand has also racked up an impressive following. The duo says Brother’s Bond is the most‐followed alcohol brand on Instagram, with 1.6 million followers to date.

A portion of the Bourbon sales income will be donated to regenerative farming efforts. Somerhalder was an executive producer of 2020’s Kiss the Ground , a documentary that explores soil regeneration to stabilise the Earth’s climate and restore ecosystems. The company has purchased regenerative grain for its whiskey . “Our goal is to become carbon neutral as a company,” explains Wesley.

Somerhalder adds: “Carbon negative, not even carbon neutral. Regenerative agriculture we know scientifically can literally stop climate change in its tracks, put it in its rear window. This company is leading the charge in the spirits space to make sure that regenerative agriculture is a huge part of what we do, sequestering enormous sums of carbon dioxide and putting it back in the ground where it belongs.”

Does the company have global aspirations for the brand? “Big time,” says Wesley, who adds: “Ultimately the launch has been so great, so successful, but we only have a certain quantity of the Bourbon. Right now we’re selling out in America, we don’t even have the capacity, but we’re obviously going to expand and have more Bourbon in the coming years. We’re going to head all over, including Europe and South America.”

Launching Brother’s Bond during the pandemic also proved to be particularly tough for the duo. “The last 18‐24 months have been the most challenging times of my adult life,” says Somerhalder. “Paul and I would be talking to each other at 3am going ‘what if the blend’s improper?’ Where it gets complicated is when you’re at way over 50,000 cases, keeping track of it, keeping everything moving and making sure everything checks out quality‐wise is pretty intense. That’s the stuff that would keep me up at night, then I realise we have a great system of passionate professionals on this team.

“I had a business that failed that I completely financed, which went upside down. I had to deal with that on top of building this and raising a kid. Paul and I, for large parts of this, couldn’t even be together, but we got it all done. It was a big challenge; it makes you so much better every single time you get over that hurdle. You look back and you realise that’s one more thing you have over your belt. It’s been an amazing journey and at least we get to do it together.”

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Brother’s Bond Bourbon

OVERALL RATING

Whiskey Review: Brother’s Bond Bourbon

• by Cindy Capparelli
• June 20, 2021

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Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon: the whiskey that broke the Internet (OK, one of them). Such a hubbub happened when Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley of The Vampire Diaries announced the name of their long-awaited whiskey collaboration, it made me wonder what they’d been doing for the years before to create such a devoted fan base. After all, Brother’s Bond was released more than two years after Diaries’ last episode.

Somerhalder is from Covington, Louisiana, where he was the middle child of three. With his mother’s blessing, he began modeling at age 10 and scored his first big acting role at 22 on the Warner Brothers’ series Young Americans.

His breakout role happened in 2004: Lost. Though one of the first actors to be hired, he was also the first major character to meet his demise. He did some movie work thereafter, but that end left him open to be cast on Diaries in 2009, his home for the next six years, and his fateful dovetailing with Wesley.

I have a feeling his philanthropic side is something that deepens that fan dedication: he cleaned oiled seabirds during the Deepwater Horizon disaster and was instrumental in letting the public know how they could help. He supports animal welfare and sustainable agriculture, and is part of the It Gets Better Project , helping uplift LGBTQIA youth.

Wesley also has a charitable bent, raising funds for the Humane Society of the United States. His acting resume is a little more robust than Somerhalder’s, and began with Guiding Light at just 16.

Wesley was born Pawel Tomasz Wasilewski, changing to his current name in 2005. He spent a third of every year in his parents’ native Poland and has the language skills to show for it. Growing up in Marlboro Township, New Jersey gave him access to the stages of New York, where he cut his teeth in many early performances. Appearing in Diaries seems to have set off a cascade of film offers, since many of his credits are after its 2009 debut.

On the show, Somerhalder and Wesley play brothers Damon and Stefan Salvatore who like to unwind after fighting over their mutual love interest or hunting prey by enjoying a nice whiskey together. According to them , Brother’s Bond is an homage to that shared delight and to the relationship they’ve cultivated over the years.  

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With everything else they have going on, the two didn’t actually distill this bourbon, but hand-selected the batch that was a “big, warm hug of robust flavors.”  My sample came with recipes, an actually decent  tasting guide and a surprising swag t-shirt: ladies’ cut, scoop neck, bamboo fiber (in case there was any doubt who the target market was).

Tasting Notes: Brother’s Bond Bourbon

Vital stats: Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is 80 proof and made from 65% corn, 22% rye, and undisclosed amounts of wheat and barley. It’s aged four years in oak barrels with #4 char on the staves and #2 char on the heads. Have a 750mL shipped to AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR and WA for $44.

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Nose: The nose is redolent of sweet peach and clover, light banana peel and an underpinning of cigar box.

Palate: Spice on the palate only hinted at on the nose: allspice and clove. The mid-palate blooms to honeyed almond. You’ll find more spice on the finish with the barest hint of tannin.

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Another decade together: paul wesley and ian somerhalder talk their newly launched bourbon brand brother’s bond.

Since playing on-screen brothers, the former 'The Vampire Diaries' stars explore the next phase of their lives together — this time, as business partners.

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For Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder , their mutual love of bourbon — much like their brotherly bond — has been over a decade in the making.

The former co-stars turned business partners are famed for their portrayal as vampire brothers Stefan and Damon Salvatore on The CW’s franchise hit The Vampire Diaries . But Wesley and Somerhalder’s on-screen brotherhood extends far beyond the eight-season run of the show that catapulted them to stardom.

When they weren’t playing blood-thirsty vampires on-screen, Wesley and Somerhalder were building a thirsty tradition of their own — drinking bourbon, of course, off-set after hours.

“So we could tolerate each other off-screen,” Wesley jokes. 

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“It became this thing we did on-screen and then off,” the actor adds. “We were shooting in the South, and I never really appreciated bourbon until I was living in Atlanta.”

A Louisiana native, Somerhalder grew up surrounded by the culture of Southern whiskey. “I’ve been drinking bourbon for 25 years,” the actor says. “It pumps through my veins.” 

So, after over a decade of drinking together, Wesley says that creating their own bourbon “felt like an incredibly organic thing to do.”

And so began their journey to creating Brother’s Bond Bourbon — a passion project that has seen Wesley and Somerhalder through the next stage of not only their professional relationship, but their friendship, as well.

The pair — “attached at the hip,” says Wesley, in their Vampire Diaries days — are now in the midst of what they call their “2.0” phase of life. “This is gonna be another decade together,” Somerhalder says.

For the target audience of their new product, they’re looking to extend beyond that of their TVD following — the show, which ended in 2017, was the 15th most-streamed series of 2020, according to Nielsen’s yearly rankings — and into the homes of bourbon connoisseurs and new whiskey drinkers alike. 

The name of the product — Brother’s Bond — is a nod to Wesley and Somerhalder’s on-screen relationship, but also to the camaraderie formed between friends and family over a shared drink. I t’s a four-grain bourbon, made from a blend of corn, rye, wheat and malt, which is then distilled in a combination of copper-column stills, as well as copper pot-doublers. Described on their website as “elegant and exceptionally smooth … with a touch of sweetness & spice,” the taste profile notes a complex balance of flavors including baked banana bread, dried fruit, warm rye spice and fresh cut oak. 

Luckily, the former co-stars share the same palate when it comes to bourbon. That is, they like an out-of-bottle approach. But for all their similarities in taste preferences, the co-founders note their differences as business partners — Somerhalder as the dreamer and Wesley as the realist. 

“Ian is an eternal optimist and I’m an eternal pessimist,” Wesley says. “We balance each other out in so many ways — he’ll go big, and then I’ll bring him down a little sometimes, when it’s necessary.”

“Paul and I cut through the bullshit,” Somerhalder adds matter-of-factly. “It’s great from a productivity standpoint, our team loves it.”

Surrounded by a group of long-established players in the spirits business, the co-founders sing the praises of the team who are helping bring their vision to reality.  With over 20 years of wine and spirits industry experience, Brother’s Bond co-founder and CEO Vincent Hanna — “the illegitimate third brother,” Wesley jokes — has served as a guide in the brand’s decision-making processes.  Prior to Brother’s Bond, Hanna managed the Peter Igel Group wines & spirits brokerage business, selling millions of liters globally and supplying Constellation, Gallo, Bacardi, Arterra and Andrew Peller, as well as other multinational alcohol beverage companies.

Often to the surprise of various buyers and distributors, Wesley and Somerhalder insist on taking a hands-on approach to the business — they make a point to be a part of every decision, every process, and even every Zoom call.

And they don’t like the term “celebrity.”

“Ian loves to call himself a celebrity,” Wesley jokes. 

“We really don’t like saying that word,” Somerhalder says. “It really matters as an asset, but it makes us sound so douchey. We sound like such tools.”

“Egomaniacal actors,” the other affirms. 

“But we refuse to compromise when it comes to quality,” Somerhalder continues. “You can have a celebrity-driven or celebrity-powered label and a bunch of investment capital behind you, but if what’s in your bottle is not quality, then you have nothing.”

In their search for that high-level quality, they carried out an extensive tasting process. Night after night, the pair spent hours in Somerhalder’s living room, sampling an endless amount of iterations before finally getting it right. 

“We’ve painstakingly driven ourselves insane,” Somerhalder jokes of their determination to perfect what he calls the “gold standard.” Once that standard was pinned down, every batch since has been approved by a sensory panel  — Wesley and Somerhalder included — all to ensure a consistent quality across all bottles. 

And the time-consuming process of fine-tuning the perfect bourbon wasn’t much different from Wesley’s audition experience for The Vampire Diaries .

“I’ve never read more times in my life,” Wesley recalled of the casting process, in which he read for three different parts.

But Somerhalder felt similarly. “I was deeply concerned I was not gonna get that role,” he remembers. 

But with Brother’s Bond, the TV stars didn’t have a shred of doubt. 

“There was never a moment when I didn’t think we would find it,” he continues. “My wife would come downstairs and say ‘This is crazy, get some sleep, you can do it again tomorrow, it’s three in the morning.’”

“And then Ian and I would go to sleep in the guest room,” Wesley joked of the pair’s extensive time spent in close quarters together. “Now I’m kidding.”

Much like their real-life counterparts, Wesley and Somerhalder’s on-screen characters were portrayed drinking bourbon throughout the show. Of course, it wasn’t actual alcohol they were imbibing. Early on, they were downing black tea that left them wired off the caffeine buzz (“We didn’t realize how caffeinated it was,” Wesley explains). 

As part of their endeavor, Somerhalder and Wesley also are pushing forward in the fight against climate change. Brother’s Bond is giving back 1 percent of gross revenues to regenerative farming in support of the goal to reduce the negative effects of large-scale agriculture and farming. It’s an issue Somerhalder has been active in; the actor, founder of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation,  served as an executive producer in 2020 on Netflix’s Kiss the Ground , an environmental documentary focused on the healing power of regenerative agriculture.

This summer, Brother’s Bond — available for around $40 to $60 for a 750 ml bottle — expanded its national reach, and is currently being released on a rolling basis across the country.

And as the name suggests, Wesley and Somerhalder want their bourbon to create a bond among the people who share it. 

“If you are going to have a drink, drink in good company,” Wesley advises. 

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Are you thirsty for another celebrity booze brand ? If so, you’re in luck. 

Actors Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley launched Brother’s Bond Bourbon in May of 2021, several years after their long stint on The Vampire Diaries television show ended. And now, after a few delays, they are bringing a cask-strength version of the bourbon to market, one that’s strong enough for hardcore whiskey fans but accessible to novices as well.

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From the get-go, the two intended for Brother’s Bond to be a bourbon that anyone could drink, while still maintaining a high level of quality. The bourbon is produced at MGP in Indiana from a mashbill of 65 percent corn and 22 percent rye, with the remainder made up of wheat and barley, and bottled at 80 proof. The new cask-strength version is a limited release that clocks in at 115.8 proof, which is strong but not high octane enough to melt your face. “This was the time to release this whiskey,” said Somerhalder in a recent interview. “People have been asking, some of them have even been bitching.”

The point of releasing a cask strength bourbon was to introduce Brother’s Bond to drinkers who might normally steer away from anything 80 proof, the lowest at which whiskey can legally be bottled. Wesley pointed out that a lot of bourbon fans forgive this minimum ABV when it comes to brands like Basil Hayden, but for some reason they wouldn’t give Brother’s Bond a chance. “From the beginning, we knew we were gonna get some of that from the aficionados,” he said. “This is going to be more for purists who want to try the whiskey in its natural form.” But according to Somerhalder, it runs both ways. “Even at a higher ABV, our flavor profile shines through, without sounding like a goofball, literally like a beacon in the night. People who don’t typically drink barrel-proof whiskey are drinking this going, ‘Now I get it.’”

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As far as that celeb booze brand thing, they both claim to be aware of the pitfalls. “We’re aware of the stereotype of two guys who slapped their name on a bottle of bourbon,” Wesley said. “And the only way to counteract that,” interjected Somerhalder, “is with quality. You can argue with Paul and I and say we’re not good actors and we haven’t won an Oscar, but you cannot argue with quality.” 

Wesley acknowledged that both the whiskey being 80 proof and celebrity aspect may be unappealing to some. “Some people might be like, ‘It’s a cash grab,’” he said. “But the idea was just to introduce bourbon to the consumer and not make it too hot, too high proof. But we also knew we were gonna later introduce other age statements and proofs, so we would have an offering for everyone.”

A Brother’s Bond rye whiskey is in the works as well, which Wesley says has similar DNA to the two bourbons they have already released (in other words, this won’t be a typical MGP 95 percent rye, but more in a Kentucky style with somewhere above 51 percent rye in the mashbill).

Brother’s Bond Bourbon Cask Strength will be available for presale at Reserve Bar starting July 19.

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Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength (2023)

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Classification: Straight Bourbon

Company: Brother’s Bond Distilling Company, LLC

Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed distillery(ies) in Indiana

Release Date: Ongoing

Proof: 114.08

Age: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations)

Mashbill: Undisclosed

Color: Gold

MSRP: $80 / 750mL (2023)

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Honey | Caramel | Floral undertone | Touch of spice | Light & inviting

Loads of honey | Light spice | Dried fruit | Easy-drinking for the proof

Honey | Graham cracker | Caramel | Milky Way candy bar | Baking spices develop as the sweet flavors dissipate | Very long

Like drinking honey with a spicy kick, Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength is a delicious bourbon that ends with an incredibly long finish.

Behind Brother's Bond Bourbon was founded by two American actors - Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder . Probably most well known for their collaborative roles in the CW’s The Vampire Diaries, Wesley and Somerhalder’s friendship eventually led them to create Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. For their cask strength releases, of which we reviewed a previous batch , the company states that “Ian and Paul hand-selected 70 of the finest Brother's Bond Bourbon barrels to create this limited release for bourbon lovers.” On the surface, Brother’s Bond may seem easy to dismiss. It’s a celebrity bourbon that most likely originates from MGP. But Wesley and Somerhalder seem genuinely interested in making a quality product, and their latest batch of Original Cask Strength is proof of that. Starting with a honey, caramel, a touch of spice, and a floral undertone on the nose, the bourbon reveals loads of honey on the palate. This is complemented by light spice and dried fruit, making for a light, easy-drinking sip up to this point. Honey continues into the finish and is joined by graham cracker, caramel, and Milky Way candy bar. Prominent baking spices develop as the sweet flavors dissipate, making for a surprisingly long finish. This is a really enjoyable barrel proof blend, and its long finish is the factor that makes it most memorable. Brother’s Bond Bourbon hadn’t really gotten my attention until now, but this release has me excited for whatever they do next. The bottle being reviewed is number 09938.

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One morning earlier this spring near Los Angeles, Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley are Zooming in from their new office space while, they explain, construction is going on outside. The veteran Vampire Diaries stars, who played the Salvatore brothers on the popular CW show, aren’t on set to film anything right now —  instead, they’re gearing up to release the new, highly-anticipated whiskey they co-founded, called — what else? — Brother’s Bond Bourbon .

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For a whiskey that few have tried yet, it’s already proving to be a smash-hit. The four-grain bourbon whiskey hit record numbers when it went on pre-order on the site ReserveBar in fall 2020 and in early 2021. And now, whiskey lovers can finally buy a bottle online (when the site can keep it in stock).

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Creating the whiskey from the ground up has been a labor of love for the duo, and it became another chance to work together following their run on eight seasons of one of the hottest series on TV (the complete series is available now on Amazon ) The market for celeb liquor brands seems to be getting more crowded by the minute, but as the two telling Rolling Stone , this new release is made for bourbon lovers, by bourbon lovers.

“There’s a lot of alcohol brands out there and more specifically, in recent years, there’s been a real surge of sort of quote-unquote ‘celebrity-endorsed brands,’ whether it’s a musician or an actor or an athlete,” Wesley says. “And, I think the thing that really distinguishes us…”

“Where do you fall?” Somerhalder interrupts. “You’re a celebrity? Are you calling yourself a celebrity?”

“I was more referring to you,” Wesley says.

Jokes aside, this whiskey has been years in the making for the two actors.

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“I think the thing that distinguishes us is that Ian and I, we drank bourbon on the television show that we did and we fell in love with it,” Wesley says. “We shot the show in the South. Our characters drank bourbon on the show. We drank bourbon off-screen. We bonded on-screen, we bonded off-screen drinking bourbon, and so when the show ended, we had been talking about creating a bourbon for years. When the show ended, it was just the perfect time to do it. And so everything you see here, the label, the bottle, the name…”

“Obviously the liquid,” Somerhalder adds.

“… and certainly the mash, it’s all our creation, everything,” Wesley says. “We put this thing together and so for us, it’s just felt incredibly organic.”

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The release of Brother’s Bond has been a long time coming. And recently, Somerhalder and Wesley had to be in constant virtual communication when working through the pandemic leading up to the May launch date.

“There’s thousands of messages a week,” Somerhalder says. “We are never not in contact. I mean, there’s not a 20-minute space in time that goes by that we’re not in contact with either each other or our team, which is pretty wild.”

“I just send him selfies, nothing to do with bourbon,” Wesley jokes.

Somerhalder continues. “But for two dudes who spent eight years together, literally 10 months a year, every day, to then be this connected, it was a mistake. [ laughs ] But the bourbon is fucking great.”

Brother’s Bond Bourbon is an 80-proof straight bourbon that some, including this whiskey drinker, might sum up as an incredibly smooth, super drinkable spirit, tasty enough that whiskey lovers will want to pour it neat or on the rocks. But as Wesley and Somerhalder point out, you can find a list of drink recipes on their site if you’re craving a whiskey cocktail, too, from a classic Brother’s Fashioned to a simple Brother’s Julep .

“For two dudes who spent eight years together, literally 10 months a year, every day, to then be this connected, it was a mistake. But the bourbon is fucking great.”

The name “Brother’s Bond Bourbon” is, of course, a nod to their Vampire Diaries characters, with a label that shows two people sitting under a tree. But the guys say the theme goes well beyond just the show.

“Our characters bonded on-screen over bourbon,” Somerhalder says, “he and I bonded off-screen over bourbon, and now to think that new bonds — random people meeting — [to] old bonds, families, friends, brothers, sisters, dads, moms, aunts, uncles getting to just have conversations, holding our bourbon in their hands… that’s pretty special, man, you know?”

Brother’s Bond Straight Bourbon Whiskey is available now to order on ReserveBar .

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2023 Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength Review

Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength (2023)

Behind Brother’s Bond Bourbon was founded by two American actors – Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder. Probably most well known for their collaborative roles in the CW’s The Vampire Diaries, Wesley and Somerhalder’s friendship eventually led them to create Brother’s Bond Distilling Co. For their cask strength releases , of which we reviewed a previous batch, the company states that “Ian and Paul hand-selected 70 of the finest Brother’s Bond Bourbon barrels to create this limited release for bourbon lovers.”

Honey | Caramel | Floral undertone | Touch of spice | Light & inviting

Loads of honey | Light spice | Dried fruit | Easy-drinking for the proof

Honey | Graham cracker | Caramel | Milky Way candy bar | Baking spices develop as the sweet flavors dissipate | Very long

Like drinking honey with a spicy kick, Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength is a delicious bourbon that ends with an incredibly long finish . On the surface, Brother’s Bond may seem easy to dismiss. It’s a celebrity bourbon that most likely originates from MGP. But Wesley and Somerhalder seem genuinely interested in making a quality product, and their latest batch of Original Cask Strength is proof of that. This is a really enjoyable barrel proof blend , and its long finish is the factor that makes it most memorable. Brother’s Bond Bourbon hadn’t really gotten my attention until now, but this release has me excited for whatever they do next.

Classification: Straight Bourbon

Company: Brother’s Bond Distilling Company, LLC

Distillery: Sourced from an undisclosed distillery(ies) in Indiana

Release Date: Ongoing

Proof: 114.08

Age: NAS (Aged at least 4 years per TTB regulations)

Mashbill: Undisclosed

Color: Gold

MSRP: $80 / 750mL (2023)

Official Website

Wow, what a pleasant surprise to see such a successful collaboration between two actors in the form of a Cask Strength bourbon. The Brotherhood’s Bond certainly seems like a promising new venture, and I can’t wait to try it myself!

That they “

Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength is not just another celebrity-backed product. The bourbon, founded by actors Paul Wesley and Ian Somerhalder, has a unique story behind it and is made with careful attention to detail. It’s definitely worth giving a try for any bourbon enthusiast.

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“I was hesitant to try a bourbon founded by actors, but I was pleasantly surprised by the taste and unique blend of the Brother’s Bond Original Cask Strength. Their friendship and passion for quality spirits definitely shines through in this bottle.”

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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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